Mindfulness/meditation/ways of coping

[Eleanor04]

Can anyone suggest any exercises - maybe mindfulness - maybe meditation - that may help me right now? I'm feeling overwhelmed with life, in particular with my work. I actually have three jobs - one is full time - and, in their own ways, each one is causing me great difficulties. I'm unsupported (by a horrible coincidence, in all 3 jobs) and frankly I am exhausted. I have to get through things and am kind of coping by throwing myself into my family - listening to music - reading a bit but certainly not sleeping at all well.

Anyway, I am a stranger to mindfulness etc but I don't want to be! I'd like a way of coping during the day at work and of coping with - and even overcoming - the burdens of this and the part-time jobs. One answer is to give up at least one of them but they all involve people I don't want to let down and, actually, the income is necessary right now.

I do pray and have a faith (shaky at times but mostly intact) but sometimes wonder if I'm not being a little ignored! Many thanks for any suggestions.

[Jemimapuddleduk]

Hello- I gound headspace brilliant- you can get a free 10 day trial. I also would see if you can find a guided yoga nidra on YouTube (it's progressive muscle relaxation) and a great way to relax at night. I hope this helps x

[ilovemargaretatwood8931]

Hello OP, try some of Pema Chodron's audio books/ lectures- available on iTunes and audible. I've found them very useful indeed. Awakening Compassion, meditations for difficult times, is particularly good. Best wishes.